How to Become a BJMP Jail Officer in the Philippines?

As mandated by law, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) must ensure the

establishment of secured, clean, adequately equipped and sanitary facilities provision of quality services for the custody, safekeeping and development of district, city and municipal inmates, any fugitive from justice, or person detained, awaiting or undergoing investigation or trial/or transfer to the National Penitentiary, and/or violent mentally ill person who endangers his/herself or the safety of others as certified by the proper medical or health officer, pending transfer to a mental institution.

To successfully carry out its functions and for the growing demand for its personnel cause by the increased cases of crime in the country, the BJMP always seek for new recruits to fill-up vacancies. To be able to qualify and become successful BJMP personnel, applicants must possess qualifications, have a complete requirements and must pass different exams and tests. Successful applicants shall have a plantilla position of Jail Officer 1.

What are the Qualifications and Requirements for Jail Officer 1 Applicants?

No person shall be appointed as BJMP personnel or Jail Officer unless he/she possesses the following minimum qualification and requirements:

Qualification for Jail Officer 1 Applicant:

•  Must be a Filipino citizen
• Must have a good moral character
• Must be a baccalaureate degree holder
• Must be a Professional Civil Service eligible
• Between 21 and 30 years of age
• At least 5’4” in height for male and 5’2” in height for female
• Must not have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment
• Must not have been convicted  of any offense or crime involving moral turpitude
• Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5kgs) from the standard weight corresponding to his/her height, age and sex.Must have passed the nuero-psychiatric evaluation, medical examination and drug test for the purpose of determining his/her physical and mental health

Requirements for Jail Officer 1 Applicant:

• Duly Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (revised 2005)
• Authenticated Copy of Transcript of Records
•  Authenticated Copy of College Diploma
•  Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by NSO
• Authenticated Certificate of Eligibility or Board Rating
• Valid Community Tax Certificate
•  Photocopies of Certificate/s of Previous & Present Employment
• Photocopies of Certificate/s of Seminars/Trainings Completed
• Marriage Certificate (if married)
• Valid Clearances

o   NBI Clearance

o   Police Clearance

o   Barangay Clearance

o   Municipal Trial Court Clearance

o   Regional Trial Court Clearance

o   Prosecutor’s Office Clearance

What are the recruitment steps for Jail Officer 1?

Below instruction is the Complete BJMP Recruitment Process – Step by Step Guide for Jail Officer I Applicants

STEP 1. PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW & ASSESSMENT

Proceed to the Directorate for Personnel & Records Management (DPRM)/Personnel & Records Management Division (PRMD) and submit to the authorized personnel the following documents placed in a folder properly TABBED and LABELLED:

A. Duly Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (revised 2005)

B. Authenticated Copy of Transcript of Records

C. Authenticated Copy of College Diploma

D. Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by NSO

E. Authenticated Certificate of Eligibility or Board Rating

F. Photocopies of Valid Clearances (i.e. NBI, Police, Barangay, MTC, RTC, &  

    Prosecutor’s Ofc)

G. Valid Community Tax Certificate

H. Photocopies of Certificate/s of Previous & Present Employment

I. Photocopies of Certificate/s of Seminars/Trainings Completed

J. Marriage Certificate (if married)

Note: Bring ORIGINAL Documents for proper evaluation. Submission and Initial Evaluation of applicants are conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN only.

STEP 2. INITIAL MEDICAL EVALUATION

Once an applicant passes “STEP 1”, he/she shall be indorsed to the Regional/National Health Service Unit for Initial Medical Evaluation which includes the following:

A. Hepatitis B Screening

B. Initial Physical Examination:

·         No gross/major visual defect

·         No hearing loss or impairment

·         No gross deformities of nasal and oropharyngeal cavities

·         No other deformities that may affect speech, mastication and deglution

·         No gross skeletal deformity that will limit joint movements

·         No dermatological diseases that are communicable

·         No skin tattoo/s, and soft tissue and glandular masses

·         No unusual body piercing/s

An applicant who will be tested positive or reactive to HBsAg & who did not pass the initial physical examination shall not be allowed to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.

STEP 3. ENTRY-LEVEL EXAMINATION

The DPRM shall schedule the conduct of examination for all JO1 applicants after the closing date for the submission of applications. The Entry-Level Examination (EnLEx) shall be composed of the following:

Part I               General Information                            20%

Part II              Mathematics                                       25%

Part III              Basic English and Grammar            25%

Part IV             Reasoning                                          15%

Part V              Paragraph Writing                             15%

Total                                                    100%

The passing rate shall be determined by the NPSPB based on the total number of applicants who took the EnLEx vis-à-vis the number of vacant slots. Failure to obtain the passing rate in the exam shall automatically disqualifies the applicant during the current recruitment period.

STEP 4. NEUROPSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION

Applicants who pass the Entry-Level Examination will be scheduled for Neuro-Psychiatric Evaluation. On the examination date, bring the following:

• Latest colored passport size picture
•  Valid identification card
• Pencil with eraser
• Black ballpen

Examination results are determined after 1 to 2 weeks and will be released by the HSU thru the DPRM. Applicants who fail may re-take the exam after six (6) months from the time of the last NP exam.

An applicant who passed the NP exam must report to the HSU on the scheduled date for the conduct of the NP interview.

STEP 5. PANEL INTERVIEW

Those who passed the EnLEx and the Neuro-Psychiatric evaluation shall be required to appear before the National Selection & Placement Board (NPSB) for panel interview. The interviewees shall be rated as follows:

Criteria                                                                         Percentage

Grooming/General Appearance/Bearing                                            20

Manner of Speaking/ Clarity & Coherence in Presenting Ideas        20

Reasoning Ability                                                                                   20

Critical Thinking/Maturity of Judgment                                                 20

Leadership potential                                                                              20

TOTAL                                                                                                 100%

Results shall be immediately announced after the scheduled interview. Failure to obtain the average of 70% during the panel interview shall disqualify the applicant during the current recruitment period.

STEP 6. INITIAL DELIBERATION

The initial deliberation shall be undertaken by the NPSPB/RPSPB to determine the sufficient number of applicants recommended to proceed to the next step depending on the quota available. The qualified applicants, including those granted automatic waivers, shall be ranked based on the results of the EnLEx, Panel Interview and premium points given.

STEP 7. MEDICAL AND DENTAL EVALUATIONS

Applicants who shall be indorsed for medical/dental examinations are based from the Initial deliberation.

·         Proceed to HSU for the conduct of physical, medical and dental examinations and thereafter secure referrals for the required laboratory tests.

·         Submit ORIGINAL results of laboratory tests to the HSU.

·         An applicant who has health or dental condition that CANNOT be corrected or remedied shall be REMOVED from the selection process and be informed accordingly.

·         An applicant who passed the medical and dental evaluations shall be certified physically fit for training and subsequently be endorsed to DPRM/PRMD

STEP 8. STRENGTH & AGILITY TEST (S.A.T.)

Applicants who passed the Medical & Dental Examination shall be required to undergo the Strength and Agility Test (S.A.T)

Based on the schedule provided by the DPRM/PRMD, report in athletic attire and perform the following five (5) events indicated below

EXERCISE                             MALE            FEMALE                     TIME FRAME

PUSH UP                                 25                     15                                 1 min

JUMPING JACK                    100                     70                                 2 mins

PULL UPS                                  3                       -                                     -

FULL ARMS HANGING            -                   30 secs                               -

100m SPRINT                        15 secs            18 secs                               -

1 km RUN                               5 mins                6 mins                              -

An applicant who failed to meet the standard in two (2) of the five (5) events shall be disqualified to proceed to the next phase of the screening process. However, he/she is given a chance to repeat the failed events in another scheduled date

STEP 9. FINAL DELIBERATION

The point system for the final order of merit shall be as follows:

Criteria                                   Raw Score     %         Results (RS x %)

Entry-Level Examination        x                      60                    x

Panel Interview                       x                      30                    x

Premium Points                      -                       10                    x

Final Average (Sum of the Results)                                       x

The NPSPB shall have a FINAL DELIBERATION on the list of applicants that will be recommended to the Chief, BJMP for appointment as JO1.

STEP 10. SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

FOR APPLICANTS WHO WILL BE APPOINTED FOR JAIL OFFICER 1 (NHQ) Submit THREE (3) folders properly TABBED and LABELED containing the following:

Copy for BJMP:

A. Personal Data Sheet

B. Authenticated Transcript of Records

C. Authenticated College Diploma

D. Authenticated Certificate of Eligibility or Board 

     Rating

E. Original Copy of Birth Certificate issued by NSO

F. Original Clearances (NBI, Police, Brgy. MTC, 

     RTC, & Prosecutor’s Ofc)

G. Medical Certificate issued by HSU

H. Photocopy of Laboratory Results submitted to 

     HSU

I. Duly Accomplished Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (3copies)

J. Original Marriage Certificate issued by NSO (if married)

K. Original Certificate of Confirmation from the NCIP or NCMF (if necessary)

Copy for the Civil Service Commission (CSC):

A. Personal Data Sheet (2 sets)

B. Authenticated Certificate of Eligibility or Board Rating with receipt

C. Photocopy of Certificate of Confirmation from the NCIP or NCMF (if necessary)

Copy for the Jail National Training Institute (JNTI):

A. Personal Data Sheet

B. Photocopy of Transcript of Records

C. Photocopy of College Diploma

D. Photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility or Board Rating

E. Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by NSO

F. Photocopy of Clearances (NBI, Police, Brgy. MTC, RTC, & Prosecutor’s Ofc)

G. Medical Certificate issued by HSU

H. Photocopy of Laboratory Results submitted to HSU

 I.  Photocopy of Marriage Certificate issued by NSO (if married)

J. Photocopy of Certificate of Confirmation from the NCIP or NCMF (if necessary)

NOTE: ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED BY REGIONAL OFFICES IF NECESSARY

STEP 11. OATH TAKING

1. Sign the Certificate of Undertaking, which signifies your concurrence to accept any designation that will be given to you as a Jail Officer 1 in the BJMP regardless of your educational background and region of origin.
2. Report at the DPRM/PRMD in blue maong pants, white round neck shirt, black garrison belt with silver buckle, white pair of shoes and socks with proper haircut.
3. Bring two (2) documentary stamps and valid Community Tax Certificate for the Oath of Office form.
4. Oath-taking ceremony shall proceed upon the approval and availability of the Appointing Authority.

REMINDERS:

1. Always secure a Visitor’s ID Pass at the BJMP Headquarters Support Service Unit (HSSU) Area before you transact any business at the NHQ.
2. Always observe courtesy especially in following up the status of your application.
3.  Always report on time.
4. Transact your business with authorized DPRM/PRMD personnel only. NO FEES shall be charged during your application except for personal expenses during laboratory exams or dental interventions done in private institutions.
5. Report to the Director, DPRM/C,PRMD any comments or suggestions to further improve the system.
6.  If there is any individual or personnel of the Bureau who extort money in exchange for a favorable action on one’s application, proceed to the Directorate for Intelligence and Investigation (3rd Floor, BJMP-NHQ) or to the Office of the Chief, BJMP for commensurate action.

How much is the salary of a Jail Officer 1?

Jail Officer I has a salary grade 10 or equivalent to a monthly base pay of 14,834 pesos.

Where do Jail Officer 1 trained?

After oath taking, the successful applicant will then proceed to the Jail National Training Institute (JNTI). The Jail National Training Institute (JNTI) takes charge of the training needs of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). A civilian agency and a constitutive unit of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC), it takes academic responsibility over the personnel of the BJMP. In addition, it takes full advantage of having the education and training of its clientele as its singular preoccupation thereby infusing the system with the multiple benefits of specialization. This includes a highly competent faculty, state-of-the-art methodologies, technology and well-designed curricular offerings and programs.